However, they had no idea that Chyntia did not blame them. After all, fighting in wars was difficult work. Besides that, one would face life and death on the battlefield. Not everyone could endure it.
It was not all Derrick and Benji’s fault that they could not endure it.
“So they’re in Midwich too. What a coincidence…” Chyntia nodded with a chuckle.
Gabe continued saying, “Derrick is now the director of the prosecutor’s office. His rank is the same as mine. Benji didn’t serve as a public servant. He started his own business. It’s a big security company.”
“A security company?” Chyntia was mildly interested.
Gabe nodded and said, “Yeah… To be honest, we soldiers don’t know anything. We’re just strong and could fight and kill. Derrick and I could survive by working for the government. Benji started his own business. He tried a lot of industries at first and couldn’t make it. Then he got involved in the security industry before finally seeing some results…”
“Benji‘s security company is called Liamson Security Services. There are more than 500 security guards in his company. Most of whom work for various companies or groups. In short, Benji’s business is like a combination of security guards training academy and a security agency.”
After a pause, Gabe added, “But I’ve heard that Benji has been having some trouble lately. He had been upset when we met for drinks the last few times.”
Chyntia nodded slightly, and Nana said, “Did he not tell you what kind of trouble he‘s having?”
“No, but we could vaguely guess he’s having financial problems. Benji is the richest among the three of us. If he can’t solve the problem, there’s no way we can help him,” Gabe said and sighed.
Gabe was the chief of the police department and held an important status. Derrick was the director of the prosecutors’ office and was also powerful.
“Alright, got it… Nana and I are going to find a place to stay first. We’ll have a drink tomorrow or the day after when we have time,” Chyntia said to Gabe with a smile.
After parting, Chyntia and Nana went to Midwich’s East World Hotel.
East World Hotel was renowned in Midwich. It was a five-star hotel, but its business was not doing well. It seemed desolated. Chyntia also did not ask for the most luxurious presidential suite but instead booked a deluxe suite to share with Nana.
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